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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax P80

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax P80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was launched 12 months later than the P80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ35 matches up versus the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax P80

 FZ35 P80 
LaunchedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FZ35

 P80 FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax P80

 FZ35 P80 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 features outer measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ35 and the P80.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and P80 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and P80.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher FZ35 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
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has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography advice
Pentax P80 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
55
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
Sports photography with Pentax P80
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
Landscape photography with Pentax P80
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has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging details
Pentax P80 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax Optio P80
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-08-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $999 $200